Watercraft: other; wake boats; define and regulate. Amends secs. 80104 & 80146 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80104 & 324.80146).

SB 812 defines "wake boat" as a vessel equipped with wake-enhancing equipment (like ballast tanks or specialized systems) and "wake sport mode" as operation with that equipment engaged. It amends Michigan's Natural Resources Act to establish these definitions, directly affecting wake boat operators and local governments that may regulate their use. The bill does not change existing speed limits but enables local governments to request reduced speed limits (down to 40 mph) on specific waterways through a resolution, as outlined in Section 80146. This provides clarity for enforcement and future regulatory actions regarding wake boats.